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The Sand Castle – A Spacious Siesta Key Retreat, steps to Siesta Key Beach and Pet Friendly!

Condo near Siesta Key Beach in Siesta Key

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Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Siesta Key, FL
  • Place, Siesta Key Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crescent Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Siesta Key

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the condo, you'll find Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Key Beach Playground. Siesta Key Farmers Market and St. Boniface Episcopal Church Labyrinth are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Siesta Key Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Siesta Key Marina - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Shell Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Crescent Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Lido Beach - 21 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siesta Beach Pavilion - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Siesta Key Snack Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Siesta Key Oyster Bar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Sand Castle – A Spacious Siesta Key Retreat, steps to Siesta Key Beach and Pet Friendly!

Welcome to The Sand Castle, a spacious second-floor getaway just steps from Siesta Key Beach. This two-bedroom, two-bath condo combines comfort, style, and convenience, offering everything you need for a relaxing beach vacation. Inside, the open-concept layout creates a light, airy feel, perfect for families or friends. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and an island with a breakfast bar, making it easy to prepare meals together. The living and dining areas flow into the private balcony, where chaise lounges invite you to enjoy the sunshine and a cool breeze.

Below, the expansive back patio offers even more room to unwind. A barbecue grill and additional seating make it easy to enjoy outdoor meals while soaking up the serene atmosphere. The condo's layout includes a family-friendly bedroom with a twin bunk bed and queen bed, as well as a full bathroom nearby. At the end of the hall, the master suite provides a private sanctuary with a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a peaceful retreat after a day at the beach. Additionally, the sofa opens to a queen bed!
Key Features:

Second-floor location with private balcony and spacious patio
Two bedrooms, including a master suite with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom
Open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area
Full-size kitchen with breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances
Just steps from Siesta Key Beach, and a short ride to Siesta Village for dining and shopping

Sand Castle Suite can accommodate up to 8 guests with a bedding configuration as follows:

• Bedroom # 1: King Bed (1) - Sleeps: 2
• Bedroom # 2: Queen Bed (1) + Twin Bunk Beds Sleeps: 4
• Queen Sleeper/Sofa (1) - Sleeps: 2

We go above and beyond the industry standard for cleanings with our multi-tiered cleaning protocol within our CottageClean Program. After our six hour in-depth cleaning of your home, we complete a 35 point property inspection to ensure that you feel tremendously safe and happy with this amazing home. This allows you to vacation worry free regarding the cleanliness of your home and truly relax as soon as you arrive. Our goal is to have you feel like you are walking into a brand new vacation home that no one has ever stayed at before!

NEED TO KNOW: This home is a part of a duplex unit, meaning that it could share a dividing wall, floor, ceiling, outdoor space, and/or amenities with another unit(s).This home has stairs. If any member of your party has difficulty with stairs, please contact us to discuss alternative accommodations.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

936201

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sand Castle – A Spacious Siesta Key Retreat, steps to Siesta Key Beach and Pet Friendly! to the airport?

This condo is 11.5 mi (36-min drive) away from the Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Sand Castle – A Spacious Siesta Key Retreat, steps to Siesta Key Beach and Pet Friendly! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is The Sand Castle – A Spacious Siesta Key Retreat, steps to Siesta Key Beach and Pet Friendly! to the beach?

This condo is a short 3-minute walk from Siesta Key Beach and 11.7 mi (37-min drive) from Lido Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sand Castle – A Spacious Siesta Key Retreat, steps to Siesta Key Beach and Pet Friendly! offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sand Castle – A Spacious Siesta Key Retreat, steps to Siesta Key Beach and Pet Friendly!?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

Is there free parking at The Sand Castle – A Spacious Siesta Key Retreat, steps to Siesta Key Beach and Pet Friendly!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does The Sand Castle – A Spacious Siesta Key Retreat, steps to Siesta Key Beach and Pet Friendly! have a pool?

This condo does not have a pool.

Does The Sand Castle – A Spacious Siesta Key Retreat, steps to Siesta Key Beach and Pet Friendly! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is The Sand Castle – A Spacious Siesta Key Retreat, steps to Siesta Key Beach and Pet Friendly! to downtown Siesta Key?

This condo is 0.6 mi away from Siesta Key.

The Sand Castle – A Spacious Siesta Key Retreat, steps to Siesta Key Beach and Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean spot in a great location. Communication was great and the owners went above and beyond to provide a thoughtful welcome. We would absolutely stay here again if our travels lead us back to Siesta.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Sand Castle suite was wonderful! It came stocked with everything we needed (most importantly beach stuff!) for our stay. The beds were super comfortable. We loved the beach decor and how spacious it was.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was am amazing stay!

From the time we pulled up to the house until we departed, the Cottages team fully supported and welcomed us! Would highly recommend it due to its location to the beach, the quiet neighborhood we were part of, and the quality of the accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Traveling

Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025